The Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology (SIAT) offers testing of
- Incontinence products
- Ostomy products
- Medical gloves
Test results can be used for procurement, marketing and product development.
The SIAT laboratory is accredited according to EN 17025 and belongs to a small European network of independent test laboratories.
Test results accepted in the EU
Results from accredited testing are formally valid in the European Union (EU) which means that you don’t have to repeat testing in each country you offer products within the European procurement system.
SIAT can assist you in identifying test methods that are required for your product and purpose.
Competence and equipment
At SIAT, we have the competence and equipment to
- measure absorption properties measure properties such as strength, leakage and adhesion
- measure permeability using GC and GCMS
- carry out sensory analysis
New and established methods
At SIAT we carry out tests according to ISO/EN standards and EDANA test methods. SIAT can adapt tests and develop customer-specific methods when needed.
Some of the tests methods used at SIAT are
- EN 455-1:2000 Medical gloves for single use – Requirements and testing for freedom from holes.
- EN 455-2:2000 Medical gloves for single use – Requirements and testing for physical properties.
- ASTM D 6124-01 Standard test method for Residual Powder on Medical Gloves.
- ISO 8670-3 Ostomy collection bags – Part 3: Determination of odour transmission of colostomy and ileostomy bags.
- ISO 8669-2 Urine Collection Bags – Part 2: Requirements and test methods.
- ISO 8679-2 Ostomy collection bags – Part 2: Requirements and test methods.
- ISO 16391 Aids for ostomy and Incontinence – Irrigation sets – Requirements and test methods.
- ISO 11948-1 Urine absorbing aids – Part 1: Whole product testing.
- Sensory evaluation of ostomy and incontinence products.